Crock Pot Orange Honey Chicken

Transform your dinner routine with this irresistibly flavorful Crock Pot Orange Honey Chicken recipe, a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and savory goodness! Tender, juicy chicken thighs are slow-cooked to perfection in an aromatic sauce made from freshly squeezed orange juice, golden honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and a zing of garlic and ginger. The rich, citrusy glaze is thickened to silky perfection and poured over the chicken, creating a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh green onions and sesame seeds for added crunch, this crowd-pleasing meal shines over a bed of fluffy steamed rice. With just 15 minutes of prep and a few hours of hands-off cooking in your crock pot, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual dinner entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Chicken thighs
• 0.5 cups Orange juice (freshly squeezed or store-bought)
• 0.25 cups Honey
• 0.25 cups Soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 teaspoons Orange zest
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken thighs with the salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and orange zest.

Step 3

Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the crock pot, skin-side down if using skin-on thighs.

Step 4

Pour the orange honey mixture over the chicken, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2.5-3 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).

Step 6

Once the chicken is cooked, carefully remove it from the crock pot and set it aside on a serving dish.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to make a slurry.

Step 8

Pour the cooking liquid from the crock pot into a saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 9

Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken thighs.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired, before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1243.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2300.0

Total Fat 103.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 846mg	0%
Sodium 3904.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 60.5g
Protein 242.3g	0%

Vitamin D 63IU	0%
Calcium 240.7mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 2993.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.3%

Protein: 42.8%

Carbs: 15.8%